U.S. federal authorities charge five Mexican cartel leaders with crimes involving drug trafficking, firearms, and an alleged timeshare fraud scheme, the Department of Justice says. According to the DOJ, the case targets members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Prosecutors allege the defendants are involved in trafficking illegal drugs and face weapons-related charges. The indictment also includes charges tied to a timeshare fraud scheme that prosecutors say caused substantial financial losses to victims. Sources report that the scheme allegedly stole about $400 million from roughly 6,000 Americans, according to the DOJ’s description of the alleged conduct. The charges are brought in federal court and are presented as separate but related sets of allegations spanning narcotics, firearms, and fraud. The outlets report that the DOJ’s announcement outlines the scope of the alleged conspiracy and the number of defendants charged. Details about specific counts, jurisdictions, and next steps are not provided in the excerpts, but the reporting consistently characterizes the matter as federal indictments announced by the DOJ involving CJNG leadership and a large-scale fraud targeting seniors and other victims.